The dealer is estimating repairs to cost $3000. Had it towed to the dealer and after looking at it, the timing chain had broken and bent the valves and caused other damage. ![]() After driving the vehicle about 200 miles the day before and adding a quart of 5w-30 full synthetic oil that night, I had an engine reduced power message and the stabilizer popped on the following day. Changing oil helped with the pinging and performance for a couple of weeks but then the same pinging would occur. I had to change the oil several times well before the oil usage said it was time for a change. SCREWED BY AN AMERICAN AUTO COMPANY.ΔΆ013 Chevy Equinox engine was pinging. Next time I will purchase a better made foreign built auto which has a better warranty. So much for wanting to support American companies. ![]() I brought this auto because I felt compelled to buy an American company automobile, but needless to say I should have bought Hyundai or Kia that have a better/longer warranty. It is now beyond the extended warranty I had purchased when vehicle was purchased new. Only recently I have become aware of ALL THE ENGINE PROBLEMS associated with Chevy 2.4 engines. Even at only 77,000 miles, probable cost is in range of 2650.00 including tax. Engine is very noisy, and I have been advised that probable cause is a TIMING CHAIN ISSUE. I took vehicle to my Chevy dealer who advised me not to drive it as it might incur severe engine damage. I have had recent issues with service engine alerts. ![]() I purchased this vehicle new in 2013, and I have always changed oil & filter even more frequently than required by Chevy.
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